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Steam Railways
S.A.M.S.
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Richard Gunning

Bristol,Avon

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Experienced in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enjoys resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Lord Mayor Driver / Mobile Patrol Security Officer

Bristol Waste Company / Bristol City Council
Bristol
2021.10 - Current
  • Applied knowledge of GPS mapping and local traffic conditions to plan efficient, disruption-free routes.
  • Responded to specific locations at designated times to handle customer reservations.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and vacuumed vehicles after rides to prepare for next customer.
  • Completed safe journeys by applying defensive driving techniques and complying with Highway Code.
  • Offered flexible schedule to meet company and customer needs.
  • Checked oil and tyre pressure to support reliable vehicle function.
  • Delivered outstanding customer experiences with friendly and professional approach.
  • Analysed peak times and adapted shifts to meet customer demand.
  • Upheld high service standards to build customer loyalty.
  • Stored passenger luggage and personal items to prevent damage.
  • Arrived on time to customer appointments, maximising service efficiency.
  • Applied local road knowledge to identify efficient routes.
  • Utilised GPS navigation systems to optimise route planning.
  • Cared for customer safety by dropping off at secure locations.
  • Efficiently and safely transported numerous passengers with no accidents
  • Covered weekend shifts to optimise service levels.

Lord Mayor Driver / Mobile Patrol Security Officer

Bristol Wastes Company / Bristol City Council
Bristol
2021.10 - Current
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring CCTV cameras.
  • Responded immediately to emergency situations, remaining professional, calm and effective under pressure.
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Responded to alarms and investigated disturbances, contacting local law enforcement personnel in escalating situations.
  • Safeguarded employee and visitor health, safety and assets through effective on-foot patrols and CCTV observation.
  • Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing highly visible security presence and patrols.
  • Prepared regular written logs and incident reports at close of each shift for management team.
  • Conducted fire and security alarm testing to create stable systems.
  • Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information to enable prompt security support.
  • Administered effective first aid and liaised with emergency services.
  • Provided friendly, courteous and efficient front-desk assistance, earning consistently positive customer feedback.
  • Handled day-to-day and emergency incidents with calm, professional demeanour, enabling positive outcomes.
  • Established effective access control systems, logging staff and visitor movement for accurate site records.

Assembler

Tesco
Avonmouth, Bristol
2021.05 - 2021.06
  • Selected products from specific locations based upon customer orders and using AMC & RF scanner and barcode processes pick items into cages for delivery
  • Safely operated all warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Unwrapped and moved pallets and stock, adhering to company regulations for continued best safety practice.
  • Perfectly stacked deliveries to ensure consistent security of items and safety of others.
  • Accurately and efficiently loaded and unloaded produce in a busy environment.
  • Expertly used EPT to safely and efficiently move food stock.
  • Followed manual handling techniques to safely lift and move packages weighing up to 18kg.
  • Maintained a clean and tidy working environment to uphold safety rules and limit risk.
  • Listened closely to instructions to carry out fast-paced picking in line with company targets.
  • Packed fresh goods to company specifications, checking quality of produce and communicating discrepancies with supervisor.
  • Scanned and sorted produce to tight production deadlines for continued distribution progression.
  • Accurately and speedily packed and picked goods in a fast-paced chilled environment.
  • Reported issues and damages to supervisor to ensure swift resolutions.
  • Maintained exceptional accuracy and organisation skills in picking for consistent high quality results.
  • Moved and sorted food stock, ensuring heavy lifting was carried out safely and within company guidelines.
  • Picked and packed a variety of produce such as fruit and vegetables effectively and efficiently.
  • Utilised manual handling aids such as cages and dollies.
  • Adjusted equipment to maintain optimal performance.
  • Recognised and reported defective material and equipment to supervisor.

First Responder

Securitas Security Services UK Ltd. C/O. Airbus UK
Filton, South Gloucestershire
2015.05 - 2020.12

Same duties as below with Serco Facilities Management Ltd, before Securitas Security Services (UK) Ltd. took over the contract with Airbus UK

First Responder

Serco Facilities Management Ltd. C/O Airbus UK
Filton, South Gloucestershire
2013.03 - 2015.05
  • Applied Fire & Medical knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive emergency actions and treatments and upscale when required, also provide support & assistance to Site Security team
  • Respond to site fire calls & building fire alarms, ascertain cause for alarm by walk though of building checking smoke detectors and signs of fire.
  • Promptly completed documentation including first responder incident reports.
  • Specialised in providing immediate care/action for client's staff & visitors, upon becoming unwell or injured.
  • Organize transport of patients to casualty department of hospital.
  • Conducted concise verbal handovers to qualified staff on arrival.
  • Ordered new inventory, replaced damaged inventory and maintained medical equipment in medical vehicle.
  • Safely carried responder bag weighing up to 20kg.
  • Reassured patients, friends and family members on scene.
  • Attended regular medical training, gaining competency in BLS, Trauma and Resuscitation
  • Minimised risk due to hazardous material, providing spill clean-up to avoid unsafe exposure.
  • Conduct regular maintenance of emergency response equipment to ensure proper working order.
  • Conducted fire and security alarm testing to create stable systems. Weekly test of 49 buildings fire alarms in one day, daily checks of 4 sprinkler pump house systems
  • Annual check of hydrant standpipe systems over 4wks for operational use to minimise incidents.
  • Vetting area, checking contractors equipment, issuing permit to work prior to commencement of hot work, cancelling permits on completion and post fire safety visits.
  • Conduct Annual Fire Prevention Building Inspections and Building Emergency Evacuations of all site buildings.
  • Fire extinguisher commissioning, annual service and maintenance of 1200 extinguishers over 8 months between 4 teams
  • Coordinated and conduct fire prevention inspections where protection or detection impairment is in place.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring CCTV cameras.
  • Responded immediately to emergency situations, remaining professional, calm and effective under pressure.
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Responded to alarms and investigated disturbances, contacting local law enforcement personnel in escalating situations.
  • Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing highly visible security presence and patrols.
  • Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information to enable prompt security support.
  • Administered effective first aid and liaised with emergency services.
  • Analyse and produced course-of-action reports, escalating security concerns to management when necessary.
  • Provided friendly, courteous and efficient front-desk assistance, earning consistently positive customer feedback.
  • Maintained composure and professionalism while screening visitors during high-volume periods.
  • Handled day-to-day and emergency incidents with a calm, professional demeanour, enabling positive outcomes.
  • Prepared regular written logs and incident reports at close of each shift for management team.
  • Developed strong teams by skillfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.

Airfield Firefighter

Serco Facilities Management plc. C/O Airbus UK
Filton, South Gloucestershire
1998.06 - 2013.03
  • Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
  • Provided station tours and educated public and community on fire safety and prevention methods, providing life-saving techniques.
  • Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Completed regular training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
  • Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
  • Performed complex diagnostic and medical procedures, including BLS and CPR methods.
  • Compiled and maintained a variety of departmental documentation including log books, run reports, training records, firefighter time-sheets, accident reports, and "close call" reporting.
  • Accurately completed written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
  • Quickly acted to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak or spill.
  • Filled appliances with water , foam & fuel to maintain proper supply of materials.
  • Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, and forcible entry tools.
  • Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations in compliance with CAP 699 regulations.
  • Participated in firefighting duties as assigned, including Watch Control room and Bird control
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimise incidents.
  • Deployed hoses branch & correct media from Airfield fire appliances to fight fires.

Education

Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors (top up) - Door supervision in the private security industry

Security Industry Authority
Bristol
2023.03 -

Highfield Level 3 Award in EFAW - BLS

Highfield Qualifications
Bristol
2023.03 -

TR201 IEC Immediate Emergency Care -

Trauma & Resuscitation Services Ltd
Bristol
2020.11 -

C12 Portable Fire Extinguisher Technicians Refresh -

Fire Protection Association
Morton in the Marsh
2020.07 -

C11 Portable Fire Extinguisher Servicing & Maint. -

Fire Protection Association
Morton in the Marsh
2017.07 -

Level 2 Award in Door Supervision - Door supervision in the private security industry

Security Industry Authority
Bristol
2014.06 -

NVQ Level 5 - Firefighter Revalidation

International Fire training collage
Stockton-on-Tees
2012.01 -

NVQ Level 4 - Firefighter Revalidation

International Fire Training College
Stockton-on-Tees
2007-03

NVQ Level 3 - Firefighter Revalidation

International Fire Training College
Stockton-on-Tees
2003-05

NVQ Level 2 - Firefighter Basic

International Fire Training Collage
Stockton-on-Tees
1998-09

GCSE -

Filton High School
Bristol
1985

Skills

  • Driving various vehicles cars vans & LGV
  • Moving and handling
  • Emergency response
  • BLS , CPR and Defibrillation
  • Scene management
  • Hazard recognition and removal
  • Risk prevention techniques
  • File and records management
  • Safety and security
  • Radio communications
  • Facility and asset protection
  • Attention to detail
  • Fire Alarm testing and Extinguisher maintenance
  • Preventive and reparative maintenance
  • SIA licence holder
  • Interpreting procedures and instructions
  • Microsoft Office
  • Emergency evacuations assistance
  • Vehicle and equipment safety
  • Geographical expertise
  • Apparatus inspection
  • Fire safety
  • Emergency response procedures

Steam Railways

I enjoy visiting steam locomotives & travelling on preserved railways within the UK, also have an interest in model making

S.A.M.S.

I'm a volunteer Emergence Care Assistant for

"Severn Ambulance Medical Service"

Which provides medical cover for local charitable events, Football and Rugby Matches, Running Clubs, Fun Days, Music Festivals, Fireworks other organised displays.

Also providing ambulance cover for the sports matches at SGS Collage Wise Campus Stoke Gifford, which I have attended several times

Timeline

Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors (top up) - Door supervision in the private security industry

Security Industry Authority
2023.03 -

Highfield Level 3 Award in EFAW - BLS

Highfield Qualifications
2023.03 -

Lord Mayor Driver / Mobile Patrol Security Officer

Bristol Waste Company / Bristol City Council
2021.10 - Current

Lord Mayor Driver / Mobile Patrol Security Officer

Bristol Wastes Company / Bristol City Council
2021.10 - Current

Assembler

Tesco
2021.05 - 2021.06

TR201 IEC Immediate Emergency Care -

Trauma & Resuscitation Services Ltd
2020.11 -

C12 Portable Fire Extinguisher Technicians Refresh -

Fire Protection Association
2020.07 -

C11 Portable Fire Extinguisher Servicing & Maint. -

Fire Protection Association
2017.07 -

First Responder

Securitas Security Services UK Ltd. C/O. Airbus UK
2015.05 - 2020.12

Level 2 Award in Door Supervision - Door supervision in the private security industry

Security Industry Authority
2014.06 -

First Responder

Serco Facilities Management Ltd. C/O Airbus UK
2013.03 - 2015.05

NVQ Level 5 - Firefighter Revalidation

International Fire training collage
2012.01 -

Airfield Firefighter

Serco Facilities Management plc. C/O Airbus UK
1998.06 - 2013.03

NVQ Level 4 - Firefighter Revalidation

International Fire Training College

NVQ Level 3 - Firefighter Revalidation

International Fire Training College

NVQ Level 2 - Firefighter Basic

International Fire Training Collage

GCSE -

Filton High School
Richard Gunning